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Update: SunPower Sues SolarCity and Ex-Employees for Theft of Customer Data

Update: SunPower Sues SolarCity and Ex-Employees for Theft of Customer Data

Eric Wesoff: February 15, 2012

This can’t end well.

The End Arrives for ECD Solar

The End Arrives for ECD Solar

Eric Wesoff: February 14, 2012

The long-struggling, never-profitable flexible amorphous silicon vendor gives up the ghost.

President’s 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in Fossil Fuel Subsidies

President’s 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Eric Wesoff: February 14, 2012

“As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs—but only if we accelerate that transition. Only if we seize the moment.”

Hawaii Asks Some Big Questions About Solar Penetration

Hawaii Asks Some Big Questions About Solar Penetration

Herman K. Trabish: February 13, 2012

A misplaced decimal kicks off a controversy on the cost of distributed generation.

Solar Junction Wins $19.2M for CPV Semiconductor Manufacturing

Solar Junction Wins $19.2M for CPV Semiconductor Manufacturing

Eric Wesoff: February 13, 2012

More funding for the efficiency world record holder in CPV chips.

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

STAFF: February 10, 2012

GTM Research publishes new report on polysilicon market, examining the epic price declines of 2011, the effect on the larger PV supply chain and the future of the market.

PACE Financing on the Rebound

PACE Financing on the Rebound

Jeff St. John: February 10, 2012

Federal regulators consider unblocking the billion-dollar PACE residential market. Meanwhile, can commercial and industrial PACE take off?

World’s Tallest CSP Solar Power Tower Completed

World’s Tallest CSP Solar Power Tower Completed

Eric Wesoff: February 9, 2012

Solar Reserve completes the 540-foot tower for its 110-megawatt Crescent Dunes Project. Now only 10,000 mirrors to go. 

What Does a Renewable Energy Developer Owe the Community?

What Does a Renewable Energy Developer Owe the Community?

Herman K. Trabish: February 9, 2012

Riverside County wants $450 per acre from desert solar builders—is it constitutional, too much, or not enough?

California’s Solar Gold Rush: Feed-In Tariffs and Complicated Politics

California’s Solar Gold Rush: Feed-In Tariffs and Complicated Politics

Herman K. Trabish: February 8, 2012

Energy experts discuss markets, efficiencies, and the politics of California’s solar power boom—and how to prevent a bust.

Greentech Startups Require Gravity-Bending CEOs

Greentech Startups Require Gravity-Bending CEOs

Yoni Cohen: February 8, 2012

At a TiE Energy event, venture capitalists preach patience and discipline.

What Are the Santorum, Romney and Gingrich Plans for Energy in the US?

What Are the Santorum, Romney and Gingrich Plans for Energy in the US?

Eric Wesoff: February 8, 2012

We add Santorum’s energy policy ideas to the mix.

JA Solar, Global Solar Cell Leader, on the US Market

Video: JA Solar, Global Solar Cell Leader, on the US Market

Staff: February 7, 2012

Jonathan Pickering, President of JA Solar Americas, talks about solar trade and a 6-gigawatt U.S. solar market.

Can Areva’s Solar CSP Be Integrated With a Fossil Fuel Plant?

Can Areva’s Solar CSP Be Integrated With a Fossil Fuel Plant?

Eric Wesoff: February 7, 2012

Solar thermal hybrids create the chimera of a solar-augmented coal or natural gas plant. Does it make sense?

Clean Power Finance Moves Big Numbers Into PV With Vivint Solar Deal

Clean Power Finance Moves Big Numbers Into PV With Vivint Solar Deal

Herman K. Trabish: February 7, 2012

CPF’s money and Vivint’s customers could mean 150K rooftop solar installs a year.